Chelsea secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Southampton in the Premier League, with goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella. This win marked the end of Chelsea's three-match losing streak, providing a much-needed boost for the team. Despite a frustrating performance from Cole Palmer, who missed several scoring opportunities, his teammates stepped up to ensure a comprehensive victory.
Palmer, who has been a key player for Chelsea this season with 14 league goals, struggled to find the back of the net in this match. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged Palmer's recent dip in form, attributing it to the team's heavy reliance on the young star. Maresca emphasized the importance of Palmer staying positive and continuing to work hard to overcome this dry spell.
Following this win, Chelsea climbed to fourth place in the Premier League standings, positioning themselves well for a potential Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Bournemouth suffered a 2-1 defeat against Brighton, denting their hopes of securing a top-four finish. Danny Welbeck's late goal secured the victory for Brighton, who have now won four consecutive matches since a heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest.
In another match, Crystal Palace emerged victorious with a 4-1 win over Aston Villa, with Ismaila Sarr scoring twice for the hosts. The match was attended by England men's coach Thomas Tuchel, who witnessed an impressive performance from Palace. Fulham also secured a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton, with goals from Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz sealing the victory for the visitors.
